Linda Jeananne Martin Watson

I am not quite sure where to begin...I had originally hired a previous lawyer to represent me for my divorce (which started in 2019). The previous lawyer did not seem to be doing much work on my case nor did did I feel heard when I explained my case to them. I ended up asking them to withdraw as my l...awyer after about 8 months because I knew they weren't going to fight for me. I then started the process of finding a new lawyer and quite a few lawyers were not even willing to take my case because litigation had already started. I felt very lost, but then I got referred to Linda Watson from 3 different people. I had my phone consult with her (at this point covid was in full swing) and I knew this woman was going to fight for me. Let me make this clear, you're money will not go to waste at Watson Law! You will see the work for what you pay for! Linda and her team will go above and beyond for you! Make sure you communicate with them and tell them everything! Linda is such a good hearted person. She doesn't sugarcoat things and is very real and upfront with you! Never in a million years did I think after hiring Linda I would grow so close to her and her staff!! As crappy as having to go through the divorce process was, Linda and her team made it somewhat enjoyable! I felt heard, supported and validated from Linda and her team! Oh and in the end, Watson Law won my case!!! It took 5+ trials/days in court. It is very important for YOU the client to make sure you educate yourself with your story/side of things and come prepared as well. Linda is so incredible in court. She FIGHTS for you. I could go on and on but I will end with this...choosing any other lawyer for your case would be a HUGE mistake and loss!!!!

I hired Ms. Watson for a speeding ticket for 31+ over. She was able to get it down to 20-25 which was the best possible outcome, giving me court supervision, a fine, and a traffic class requirement. A few months later I received a petition to revoke my court supervision after failing to complete my t...raffic class which I had totally forgotten about. I set up a meeting with Ms. Watson and she quickly calmed my nerves explaining this would be super easy for her and she would help me for no extra charge. She was able to extend my deadline for my traffic class and in turn save me from a suspended license. Linda Watson is a smart, experienced, and talented lawyer that will be my go to lawyer for all future problems I may run into.

I had a similar experience as the client that gave her the negative review on July 3rd. Linda and her staff made many mistakes in my case as well. I found out the hard way that she does not take well to asking to make corrections. She would never admit to any errors in my case. In the end she ending... up turning on me. Before I even retained Linda I made clear that I wanted my ex to pay all legal fees as he was in contempt of court and had been for 3 years. He was already told by the representative from Child Support that he would be required to pay my legal fees should he continue to be in contempt since they could not represent me in this matter as it was for medical bills. Linda knew this and had agreed it wouldn't be a problem. The last agreement before we were to go to court I reminded her that I wanted her to be sure to figure all her fees into his ordered amount. The order only stated he should pay fees in the amount of $600 when I gave her a $1000 retainer so I asked them to correct before I would sign the agreement. I even specifically asked that she figure in her court fees. I had only received one statement at that time and that had been about 45 days earlier so I had no idea what my balance was at that point. She did not ever disclose to me that she had intended to bill me over the amount she had ordered him to pay. I received 2 statements after everything had been settled that included all her court fees. I ended up having to pay well over what my ex had been ordered. This has been an awful experience for me and I hope to save anyone else from the same fate. She will probably have some clever response to this but I have all my emails still and we both know what the truth is. There are plenty of lawyers in Peoria so keep looking!